February 18, 2020

Drydocks alive once again

There’s a sense of urgency at Heddle Shipyards’ graving docks at Port Weller. An urgency that has rarely been matched in the Niagara drydock’s recent history.

Shipyardworker has been on the job 45 years

John Menz has worked at the Port Weller drydocks for more than half of the 83-year history of the facility. Menz grew up in Port...

Two aging ships receiving facelifts

Two massive bulk carriers sit side-by-side, nestled in the cocoon created by the Port Weller drydocks on the western edge of Niagara-on-the-Lake, south of...

Editorial: Solution needed for short-term rentals

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a short-term rental problem. With the increase in investment properties and Airbnbs, and taxes on live-in bed and breakfast operators, there seems to be...

NOTL teens continue fight for climate, form Climate Action Committee

In continued efforts to address climate change and make Niagara-on-the-Lake more eco-friendly, two young climate activists have taken matters into their own hands by forming a Climate Action...

Air cadets tackle public speaking fears at effective speaking event

Niagara-on-the-Lake's 809 Newark air cadets tackled their stage fright at the effective speaking event held by the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Whisky tasting is back at Navy Hall

Whisky lovers will be able to savour seven award-winning whisky samples paired with hors d'oeuvres and learn about the role alcohol played in the life...

NOTL woman offers personalized moving service for seniors

Just the idea of sorting through a lifetime of personal effects to downsize for a move can be overwhelming, but Niagara-on-the-Lake woman Laurie Gunton...

Letter: B&B owners are paying big fees to town

Dear editor: I would like to comment on the issues in Samuel Young’s letter in the Feb. 13 paper, “Council caved to tourism interest in passing ‘political’ budget.” He...

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Drydocks alive once again

Shipyardworker has been on the job 45 years

Two aging ships receiving facelifts

Editorial: Solution needed for short-term rentals

NOTL teens continue fight for climate, form Climate Action Committee

Air cadets tackle public speaking fears at effective speaking event

Whisky tasting is back at Navy Hall

NOTL woman offers personalized moving service for seniors

Letter: B&B owners are paying big fees to town

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